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World TB Day 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes March 24th as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Each year, Toronto Public Health plans initiatives to raise awareness, build and strengthen partnerships and provide culturally appropriate services to help reduce the impact of TB in Toronto.
Activities in 2009 included:
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Information Sessions for Agencies Assisting Newcomers
Two full-day information sessions organized by Toronto Public Health (TPH) with partners from Toronto Employment, Social Services, and Toronto Public Library. Participants will learn about accessing programs for newcomers including employment, nutrition, mental health, children services, Tuberculosis, library services, shelter and support survices. Displays of information from other Toronto city services will also be available.
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TB Skin Test Workshops - TB skin test workshops for nursing staff working in long term care facilities will be offered in the Fall. Details to come...
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TB Displays, Presentations and Consultation offered to various Hospitals and CHC's in Toronto - To book a display, presentation or consultation email targettb@toronto.ca
Read about past events:
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